Empty Nest, September 2016 by Appen Media Group

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Empty Nest September Special Section

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Village Park Senior Living Welcome to Village Park Senior Living. A place to reimagine, rethink, rediscover, relive, revive and reconnect! The newest senior living community like no other. We call it Next-Level Senior Living. You’ll just call it home. Opening in 2017 on 20 beautiful acres in the heart of Alpharetta, behind the Avalon. When we decided to create a new kind of residential community – one built to offer truly Next-Level Senior Living – we thought of people like you. People who have worked hard for decades to realize their own definition of success. People who believe retiring isn’t necessarily about slowing down, just changing gears. People who are ready to live life to the fullest today, and tomorrow. And the families and loved ones who will join you in that journey. Then we went a step further – we listened. Every aspect of Village Park – from the masterful blend of traditional and modern design evident in every residence, to the unparalleled collection of

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everyday and luxury services and amenities, to the inclusive, never intrusive, personal care and assisted living support – was designed not just by us, but you. We brought it all – and more – to Village Park. Village Park will offer a variety of floor plans and custom care plans, if needed, to meet your needs. Our single family Bungalows are very spacious two bedroom/two bath homes with a sunroom and a full

car garage. In the Cottages, you will have an option of a one or two-bedroom home. The main building will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care homes. To truly understand the Village Park difference, you have to experience it for yourself. Homes are currently being reserved. Visit the Sales Center at 12300 Morris Road in Alpharetta or call 678-740-3499.

COMING SPRING 2017! Sip & Paint Night

Village Park Senior Living & Tipsy da Vinci team up for a fun and creative evening! No experience needed – all supplies and beverages included. Be creative with self expression, laughs and meeting new friends!

NEXT-LEVEL SENIOR LIVING IS HERE. Make Your Reservation Now!

Call 678-740-3499 for more information. villageparkseniorliving.com 12300 Morris Road Alpharetta, GA 30005

Tuesday – September 27th 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm RSVP: 678-740-3499 (space is limited) Event will be held in the Village Park Sales Center – 12300 Morris Road - Alpharetta

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A healthy, fun social life doesn’t need to end at the retirement threshold Byline: Brooke Wall, Sales Manager, Celebration Village There’s no denying that as you age, social interactions can decline. If you're not heading to an office or getting out and about each day, you may be missing out on important social interaction that keep you sharp, healthy, and maybe even ward off looming medical risks or dementia. Research has proven the many benefits that social interaction offers older adults. Staying socially engaged and maintaining interpersonal relationships can help you sustain good physical and emotional health, and cognitive function. By continuing close friendships and finding ways to interact socially helps people—especially older adults—to live longer than those who are isolated. Relationships and social interactions can even help protect against illness by boosting your immune system. There are far too many benefits of being in community with other people than can be listed, but a short list includes reduction in the risk of cardiovascular problems, some cancers, osteoporosis, rheumatoid arthritis, Alzheimer's disease, high blood pressure and depression. It helps keep your brain from getting rusty, but it's most effective when coupled with an overall healthy lifestyle, including a nutritious diet and physical activity. So rather than shedding family, friends and hobbies as you age—which can hurt our mental and physical health— why not find a retirement community designed to facilitate social connections? A local example of this type of community is Celebration Village, a stateof-the-art, full-service independent living community being built in Forsyth and Acworth. With the foundation built on promoting an upbeat lifestyle, independence, optimism and successful aging for seniors, these communities are definitely worth taking a second glance. The most unique feature is The Celebration Club, the heart of activity and lifestyle that houses all Village services, offerings and amenities in one central location. The club-style amenities with

distinctive, innovative design features creates an upscale, inspiring social environment for both their residents and non-residents alike. If you’ve taken a cruise before, you’ll definitely enjoy The Celebration Club’s cruise ship-like epicenter layout, designed to enable interaction and create environments that inspire exploration of common interests, and synergies amongst the residents and guests. Whether it’s a cooking class at the Chef’s Corner, a game of billiards or Wii tournament at Frank’s Game Parlor, a watercolor class in the Art Studio or just the stimulating sights, sounds and tastes this central hub will evoke, the social engagement is a proven factor to successful and healthful aging. Every day at Celebration Village will focus on “CELEBRATING LIFE,” allowing residents to remember the life they have been blessed with as well as the life they are living today. Find ways to stay young at heart, stimulated, busy—and out and about in your community because a healthy, fun social life doesn’t need to end at the retirement threshold. Opening in Forsyth and Acworth later this year, Celebration Village is proud to be built and managed with the founders of Masterpiece Living, and embodies the findings of successful aging to help residents age successfully, and ultimately celebrate living longer, healthier, happier lives. Celebration Village, developed by Active Senior Concepts (ASC) and AgeWell Living, has professionally designed and programmed an extensive variety of environments and services that promote continued physical, intellectual, social and spiritual growth, proven to dramatically slow the inevitable deterioration and depression associated with older age. The entire master-planned village from the resident homes, to the shopping shuttle express buses to the Celebration “Social” Club provides an abundance of positive, upbeat and stimulating environments designed to empower seniors to remain optimistic and in control of their own lives.

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Age is just a number Family caregivers don’t Staying happy and healthy to age 100 You’ve heard the phrase, “Age is just a number”. While that is true, our perception of what constitutes old age is complicated. In a survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, over 3,000 respondents of all ages concluded that the perception is “old age” begins at 68 years young. However, among respondents ages 65-74 only 21% said they feel old. So maybe age really is just a state of mind. What can you do to be happy and healthy to age 100? While genetics play a role in our health and well-being, there are habits that can have a positive effect on life span. Along with diet and exercise, researchers found that those who find joy in daily living, really do live longer. An examination of extraordinary centenarians also yielded that they spend a lot of time helping other people. They actively engage in activities in their church and community, assisted living retirement communities and senior centers. If you are looking to become more involved in your community, contact us at Arbor Terrace at Crabapple where we

By Emma Dickison, Certified Senior Adviser

can connect you with resources and activities to stay engaged and live a happier and healthier life. (770) 649-1009.

Not All decisions are this easy Big decisions don’t have to be made in a day.

At Arbor Terrace, we’re committed to giving you all the resources you need to make YOUR right decision—at a pace that is best for you. There’s no time better than now to determine if senior living is the right step for you and your family.

Take the next step Call toto schedule a personal tour Call schedule a personal tour. and learn how you can lock in 2015 649-1009 pricing.(770) We’re here to help.

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(NAPSI)—If you are or expect to become a family caregiver, you should know that you’re not alone. Not only are there about 34 million Americans in a similar situation, according to the AARP, there are organizations that have been created to help you all. These groups and companies can assist with such things as: • planning for the future • taking into account each individual’s wants, needs and hopes • determining how each person involved can contribute. The Problem Often, a lack of communication can lead to misunderstanding and, ultimately, choices that aren’t as good for anybody. It’s important to respect the contributions each member of the caregiver team can make. The People Here are a few of the more common caregiving roles: • The Planner • The Camp Director • The Doer • The Dreamer • The Rescuer. None of them is more important than the others. You may find yourself playing multiple roles or your family may divide responsibilities and roles a little differently. The Planner The Planner gravitates toward tasks that will come up sooner or later and prepares for them; things like knowing where the life insurance policies are, and making sure the wills and other documents are up-to-date. The Planner has a plan and any deviations from it should be communicated clearly to this person. The Camp Director This person is like the project manager for the team. He or she needs a clear understanding of what is possible and—this is very important—who is doing what and which tasks have been checked off. The Doer This is the one who’s there day to day, who handles the routine errands and helps with the household tasks. The Doer can feel isolated from the rest and it’s important that teammates respect and recognize his or her contributions. This is also the person with the most frequent contact with your loved one, so communication is particularly important.

The Dreamer He or she is too often dismissed as a denier. This is the person who may, in the early going, appear to think that everything will just work itself out and go back to something close to the old “normal.” But the Dreamer has an important point of view as this person is often the advocate for the most important hopes and desires of your older loved one. They HOPE Mom can go back to caring for herself without any additional resources because they KNOW that’s what Mom wants. The Rescuer With families more spread out these days, there’s often a member of the family who really can’t be involved day to day, but emotionally is still part of the caregiving team. The Rescuer comes into the picture when the plan has gone off the rails or some unexpected event occurs. The fresh perspective he or she provides can be very helpful, and often, this is the role most likely to first recognize a need because the person is not around every day. Whichever role or roles you gave, you can get further help and advice from the experts at Home Helpers Home Care, a company that aims to give caregivers and their loved ones the resources and support they need. Learn More For further facts on how to care for your family, go to www.homehelpershomecare.com. You can even arrange for a no-cost—and no-obligation—inhome assessment. It’s free, and it might help you identify some solutions and some work-arounds you hadn’t thought of before. * Ms. Dickison is president of Home Helpers.

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5 Reasons to love brickmont Assisted living & memory care

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Milton’s new senior living community conveniently located on the corner of Webb Road & Hwy 9 At Brickmont Assisted Living, “Live Where You’re Loved” is a philosophy that we embrace and live every day. Our entire team has a passion for genuine service, true hospitality, and compassionate care. From the moment you walk through our doors, you feel the difference! EXPERIENCE THAT COUNTS: Kimberly Taylor, Executive Director, brings a 10+ history of successful leadership to Brickmont Assisted Living. Kimberly is a genuine leader, known for developing strong teams whose focus is attention to detail and customer service. Her leader-ship philosophy is based on honesty, integrity and “always doing what’s right”. Kimberly is a recipient of the “Hero Award of Excellence” by the Georgia Assisted Living Federation of America. She is also a proud veteran of the US Navy. A TEAM YOU CAN TRUST: To ensure the safety of our residents, Brickmont voluntarily participates in an enhanced background checking system called the Georgia Criminal Background Check System (GCHEXS). GCHEXS provides a more thorough result than the state required criminal background check by allowing us to quickly access additional registries, including the Certified Nurse Aide, Sex Offender and federal OIG Exclusions List. THOUGTFUL DESIGN: • Fire rated elevators can be used in resident fire drills allowing residents to meet the requirements for aging in place – even on the 2nd floor. • Emergency phone lines in elevator and stairwells • Advanced Quality Air Filtration System that filters dust and allergens; reduces the spread of airborne illnesses • Smoke Free Campus • Keyless Fob entry for assisting with dexterity issues • Designated outlet in every apartment connected to generator power in event of emergency • Staff assisted entry/exit to Memory Care • Other Apartment Features we know are important to our residents: Walk-in closets, individually controlled thermostats, Full size refrigerator and

microwave included, Wireless internet service, Separate Living and sleeping areas, Handicap accessible bathrooms with pulldown shower seat SMART CARE TECHNOLOGY: Taylor We have invested in the latest technology to ensure our residents receive accurate, timely, person-centered care, allowing our team to spend more time focusing on the little things that matter a lot. Specialized iPhone devices allow our staff to have the information needed to provide outstanding care and service as well as communicate with other health care providers promptly (EHR capable). This means faster service, greater continuity of care, and ability to monitor resident’s ongoing health much more effectively. IN2L (It’s Never 2 Late) technology systems: By investing in the IN2L technology, Brickmont provides meaningful engagement tools for older adults with dementia and other cognitive impairments. These programs are specially designed to empower individuals to connect, engage and enjoy life. Memory care snoezelen therapy: Snoezelen uses light, sound, scents, and music to create a therapeutic environment designed to initiate positive sensations, and help individuals feel less fearful, less stressed and more relaxed. At Brickmont, we provide a designated area for this sensory experience where families can visit one-onone with their loved one, and caregivers can redirect residents who might be anxious or upset to engage in a more pleasant, calming experience. PRICING THAT MAKES SENSE: At Brickmont, we understand that budget is important; we offer the best value when compared to other Assisted Living options. Companion Apartments start at $2000. Private Apartments start at $2760. Join us to learn more at one of our free informational seminars: Wednesday, Oct. 5th at 11 am or 4 pm Wednesday, Oct. 19th at 11 am or 4 pm RSVP encouraged - 678-765-9882

At Brickmont Assisted Living, our goal is simple... to provide Care Beyond Belief! • • • •

From the communities we build To the people we hire To the care we give To the value you expect

FREE INFORMATIONAL SEMINARS! RSVP Required 678-765-9882

Wednesday Oct. 5th – 11am & 4pm Wednesday Oct. 19th – 11am & 4pm Come learn more about the brand new option for Assisted Living and Memory Care Services! Seminars will be held in our temporary leasing office next to the community.

2915 Webb Road • Milton, GA 30004

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